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Supplying Education, Supplying Hope
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Eddo Kim has three degrees from some of the most prestigious universities in the country.  John Suh was on the fast track to success in the finance industry.  Shawn Lee was a restless college grad pondering what to do with his life when a missions trip changed his life.  These young Korean Americans are the force behind The Supply, a non-profit organization that provides education to slum children in places like Lenana in Kenya.  They are working to help these children of today become the leaders of their countries tomorrow.  Hear their inspirational tale of adversity, triumph and effective change in this episode of "Upper Room."

 
Overcoming Great Odds

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According to statistics, Del Augusta would never have made it.  He lost his mother when he was four years old.  His father left.  He was emotionally, physically and sexually abused growing up.  He was diagnosed with clinical depression and attempted suicide twice.  Even while he served in church, he led a double life being bound to sex, prostitution and homosexuality.  But today, Del is a pastor who lives a victorious life.  He travels and speaks all over the world but his heart is with the poorest of the poor.  He has started a foundation to help feed and educate orphans in the Philippines.  Hear his miraculous testimony on this episode of "Upper Room."

 
The Medical Missions Field

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Dr. Daniel Hoh is an emergency room doctor at Cedar's Sinai in Los Angeles, seeing patients whose medical needs range from flu symptoms to traumatic injuries. He also regularly serves on medical missions trips to third world countries such as Sierra Leone and Cambodia, where there are a scarcity of doctors, medicine, and other supplies. In this episode of "Upper Room," Dr. Hoh shares his experiences serving on medical missions trips.

 
Rescued from Dog Meat Farms and Puppy Mills

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Stephanie Jeong founded Happy Angels Dog Rescue to rescue small-breed dogs from South Korea.  Some of the dogs are rescued from dog-meat farms where they are raised in deplorable conditions and then killed for their meat.  Others are rescued from puppy mills, high-kill shelters or the streets.  Stephanie finds "foster homes" for these dogs until they can find permanent homes.  Prospective adopters must undergo a thorough application process before they are matched with a dog that best fits their household.  Kimberly Mackie adopted two dogs from Happy Angels Dog Rescue.  One of them is Lucy, a one-eyed Maltese who had been kept in a cage to breed puppies over and over before getting rescued.  Watch this heartwarming episode of "Upper Room."

 
Food as Medicine

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Heewon An started Healthee Life, a nutrition counseling and natural healing clinic to help people get healthier through food and natural supplements. A painless tool called QRA (Quantum Reflex Analysis) is used to test the meridians of the body for any weak spots. In this episode of "Upper Room," Heewon explains how she is able to heal people with food. She also conducts a food sensitivity test on host Yealee Song and discovers a surprising food allergy!

 
Adoption As A Social Justice Issue

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Andrea Cavicchi and Robyn Shultz were both adopted from Korea as babies and raised by white families in the U.S.  In this special episode of "Upper Room," they share their experiences growing up as a KA adoptee, what it was like trying to find their birth families, and why overseas adoption in Korea can be seen as a social justice issue.

 
Every Child's Right To Succeed

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It is estimated that nearly 25 million kids in America will drop out before high school graduation. Right To Succeed was founded to help stop this alarming trend. Ted Fujimoto and Lina So share how Right To Succeed is working to reduce the dropout rates in half over the next 5 years by creating and transforming 30,000 schools across the country.

 
Do You Need A Life Coach?

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Evan Money is an entrepreneur who has found success in business, health and marriage.  He fell into "life coaching" when people started turning to him for advice in those main areas.  His passion is to encourage and help others uncover their dreams and take action.   Find out more about Evan, life coaching, and how Christians can have better lives and healthier relationships in this special episode of "Upper Room."

 
Till Death Do Us Part

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Tiffany Ng and Anderson Chen had been dating for several years when he was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. When doctors said he had only six months to live, they decided to get married right away. In just 30 hours, what was supposed to be a small and casual wedding turned into the wedding of their dreams as friends, family and their church came together to throw them a 500-guest soiree. In this emotional but inspiring episode, Tiffany shares how she and her newly-wed husband experienced God's love and grace, even as they faced death.

 
From Jail to Jail Ministry

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Lulu Peralta was a mother of three who got incarcerated 13 times because of drug-related offenses.  On her 13th arrest, something in Lulu clicked and she decided to give her life back to the Lord.  By a miracle, she was placed in the Walter Hoving Home, a comprehensive faith-based program that helps women turn their lives around.  Lulu graduated from the program and today, she serves as the program's Outreach Director.  She has helped countless women leave a life of crime, drugs and prostitution.  Hear her testimony of God's grace and power to redeem her life on this special episode of "Upper Room."

 
For Better Or For Worse

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Mark and Irene Sevillano have a very unique love story.  For years, Mark struggled with same-sex attraction and endured shame, confusion and isolation.  But when he met Irene, he found his soulmate.  Together, they allowed God to take them on a painful but beautiful journey to freedom.  Hear their inspiring testimony on "Upper Room."

 
Surviving Two Horrific Accidents

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Jason Black is a passionate, powerful singer and performer who shows almost no signs that he survived not one but two horrific accidents in his lifetime. The first was a car accident that nearly ended his life but he miraculously rebounded from his injuries in just a few short months. The second was a freak glass accident that left him nearly decapitated. Doctors said he wouldn't survive, let alone sing again, but Jason defied the odds over and over. Hear his remarkable story! (WARNING: Dramatization video of his injuries from the glass accident is graphic.)

 
Ray of Hope

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Kimberly Ray's life story is extraordinary in that she survived so many things that set out to destroy her:  a history of appalling physical andsexual abuse in both sides of her family, pregnancy at age 13, depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as a near-death experience.  She is now an advocate for child abuse victims and has written a novel based on her life.  Independent filmmaker Perla Faye Humphrey is helping to turn her story into a feature film.  They share how during auditions, men and women broke down and confessed their own history of abuse.  Watch this amazing story of faith, healing, and hope.

 
The Next Malcolm X?

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Pastor Cue was a rap artist living in the fast lane when he hearda call from God while watching the film, "Malcolm X."  He is now a respected pastor at Newsong church in LA with a passion for communityactivism.  He started a ministry in Crenshaw working with the youth, aswell as a church in downtown LA's Skid Row.  He feels especially calledto serve the African-American community, which faces higher numbers offatherlessness, incarceration, homelessness and HIV/AIDS.  Hear hismiraculous testimony and powerful vision for the future! 

 
Good News For India

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Pastor George Chavanikamannil was called to spread the gospel to the millions of unreached people in Northern India.  India is a complex country, with thousands of different languages and ethnic groups.  Jesus is worshiped along with 300 million gods and goddesses in the Hindu religion alone.  Despite the odds, Pastor George has served the Indian people for 30 years through his ministry, Good News For India.  In this special episode of "Upper Room," Pastor George shares how God has allowed Good News For India to plant hundreds of churches, train disciples at its seminary schools, translate the bible in different languages, and take in and educate poor children.

 
Witnessing God in LA

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WitnessLA.org is a Christian blog that chronicles testimonies, healings, and miracles throughout Los Angeles. The first story was posted in February 2010 and since then, the blog has grown to include videos, merchandise, and special events. Now there's a Witness blog in Hong Kong with plans to expand into more cities. Hear how the blog first got started and why it has been a powerful and inspiring way to bring people closer to God.

 
Hope in Suffering

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"Judson's Eyes" is a documentary film about the Levasheffs, a couple who lost their young son Judson to a rare genetic disorder known as Krabbe Disease.  It is truly heartbreaking as the camera captures the rapid deterioration of Judson's body.  But even amidst terrible suffering, Judson's spirit soars, raising the faith of all those around him.  In this special "Upper Room" episode, Drake and Christina Levasheff share their painful journey as well as the legacy Judson left behind.  They are joined by the film's director, Peter Yunho Chung, who describes what it was like to engage in their story in a deep and intimate way.

 
Overcoming Abuse and Bipolar Disorder

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Lorraine Edralin appeared to have the perfect life growing up in the Philippines.  She got good grades, had many friends, and landed her dream job as an interior designer.  But what she was hiding was her painful experience with sexual abuse, alcoholism, depression and suicidal thoughts.  Even after she became a Christian she struggled with mood swings.  When she was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she knew she had a decision to make.  In this Upper Room episode, Lorraine shares her testimony and how God has helped her to overcome everything from sexual abuse to mental illness.

 
Jesus and The Jewish Holidays

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The holidays are upon us, with millions of Christians celebratingThanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year.  But the Jewish calendar also has some significant holidays.  In this special episode of "UpperRoom," Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel gives a fascinating study into theJewish holidays and how they all point to Jesus. 

 
A Walking, Talking Miracle

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Wanda Onandia now has the perfect life:  a happy marriage, beautiful children, and a thriving business and ministry.  But life didn't start out that sweet.  She was abandoned at a super market parking lot at age 5 and had such a painful childhood that she vowed to commit suicide on her 18th birthday.  But God had other plans.  In this gripping episode of "Upper Room," Wanda shares all the ups and downs of her life, even as a Christian, and how God saved her from death twice.  She is a walking, talking miracle!
 
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